Long distance bobtail regultions

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by circle h, May 22, 2021.

  1. circle h

    circle h Light Load Member

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    I thought about hiring a driver but if something goes wrong with the truck I would rather be there to address it than risk someone driving it to destruction.
     
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  2. MTN Boomer

    MTN Boomer Road Train Member

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    I would run a paper log, I have heard of a bobtail being shut down, one was Nebraska, the other one was Indiana
     
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  3. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    I am basically ignorant of the difference between a farm exemption and regular interstate trucking. This is what I would consider doing if I were in the OPs shoes. First, before I left to get the tractor I would get all my legal's for it if possible. Then spend a few minutes on the phone with the state agencies that control commercial motor vehicles to make sure I am in compliance while en route. Then go buy a logbook and while transporting go by 395! There was a suggestion made about using a drive-a-way service. Might make sense to do so and you might be able to deduct the cost as a business expense.
     
  4. abyliks

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    Do you have an actual farm plate or will it be commercially/apportioned registered? Farm plate you do not need anything else, not even a cdl, if you are plating it you’ll need the temp permits and a log etc
     
  5. circle h

    circle h Light Load Member

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    I will be running on a indiana temp. I have a Wa. Cdl. Can you tell me more about temp permits? I figure I can keep a paper log. I am getting to old for more than ten hours a day.
     
  6. Savor the Flavor

    Savor the Flavor Medium Load Member

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    What is a "regultion"?

    Askin' for a friend...
     
  7. Allow Me.

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    insurance and registration (temp Indiana) and go. Farm, I believe, is just good around your farm, not 5 states away. The port-of-entries will educate you and lighten your wallet if necessary.
     
  8. circle h

    circle h Light Load Member

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    It's a typo, and I don't know how to edit. I was wondering how long until someone caught it.
     
  9. circle h

    circle h Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the reply. We can drive within 150 air miles of the farm for farm purpose and have very few restrictions. The only state line I have ever crossed in a commercial vehicle is Idaho and Washington has a reciprocal farm agreement with them. I guess this is what I get for internet shopping trucks.
     
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